Identify and State the Historical Significance of the Following

question 24

Short Answer

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-U-2 incident

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, and carrying genetic information.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA, responsible for passing traits from parents to offspring and influencing characteristics and disease susceptibility.

Autosomes

Chromosomes that are not involved in determining the sex of an organism, typically making up the majority of an organism's chromosomes.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by the union of sperm and egg cells, marking the beginning of embryonic development.